Bangladesh Supreme Court fires assistant registrar over social media misconduct

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The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has formally dismissed Assistant Registrar Ebrahim Alam Bhuiyan following a departmental inquiry that confirmed allegations of professional misconduct and defamation of the judiciary. The dismissal, announced Tuesday in a notice signed by Registrar General Muhammad Habibur Rahman Siddique, took effect on July 14 under the order of the Chief Justice.

Bhuiyan’s termination follows a temporary suspension issued on May 5, which stemmed from a series of social media posts. According to court records, Bhuiyan utilized Facebook to broadcast derogatory language regarding the Chief Justice and other members of the bench, ultimately damaging the institutional reputation of the Supreme Court.

The inquiry found that the official violated the Supreme Court of Bangladesh (High Court Division) Employees (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1983. Investigators concluded that Bhuiyan not only disseminated false and malicious information against the judiciary but also manipulated subordinate staff for personal gain. Furthermore, he was accused of inciting office-wide insubordination, creating an environment of administrative instability that directly contravened the court’s code of conduct.

The official notification cited these actions as instances of gross misconduct and breach of professional discipline, warranting the maximum penalty permitted under the 1983 service rules. The Supreme Court administration has confirmed that the order for permanent dismissal is effective immediately.